As a student who just finished my sophomore year in high school, I would say it was very successful and honestly it went by soooo fast! I remember the first day of sophomore year: intimidating, nerve-wrecking and exciting. If I only knew then all the accomplishments that happened during the year, I would have been more confident. Well, now I know ;)
From receiving the grades I wanted, to receiving new positions made me reflect a lot on all the new things I have learnt over the year.
Lesson #1: Stressing doesn't make anything better.
- This one is quite a personal one for me, because I ALWAYS stress. always. It is just this thing that I can't control, once I do something I always have this gut feeling of "what if." Honestly its quite bad, my friends don't even take it into consideration anymore because I always say "Oh my gosh, I don't think I did that well..." and end up getting a higher grade then them, if not even an 100. haha. Honestly, its quite funny but I really should realize that, stressing won't change anything that has happened and trust me, it won't make it any better.
Lesson #2: Tests do not define who you are.
- In my experiences, whenever I didn't get the results I wanted, I always thought it was the end of the world. Although I make sure I study and do good on all of my tests, I noticed that even if I did bad in a test, for instance, "graphing and analyzing absolute values," it doesn't define who I am, nor determine your success in life.
Lesson #3: Hard work pays off.
- All I can say is that, there is nothing false about this statement. If you know what you want, and you truly desire something, you would need to work for it. It might be hard at the moment, but it will all be worth it by the end. :)
Lesson #4: The more you study, the easier the test.
- This isn't anything new, but there were times that I was guilty of studying the night before a test... whoops? Although, I end up studying hard core, it isn't enough time to take the actual exam without any struggles. I always regret it after, but I end up doing it over again. :/ However, if you think about it, it's like lesson three above: if you study hard (even if you are having a hard time), you wouldn't need to stress and the test would be a breeze.
These are the things I have learned! What valuable lessons have you learned from school? Leave them in the comments below! xx
As a 16 year old girl who loves organization and is slightly a perfectionist, I am utterly obsessed with stationary! I promise you, if you take me to a shop filled with them, I would probably die of happiness. haha.
In this post, the items I am showcasing today are my current stationary favorites regarding pens that I believe everyone should have. I'm not saying that you need to have over 30+ pens but if you are looking for new ones, I would definitely recommend these!
Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens - Recently, a friend of mine gifted me a pack of them and honestly, I am so thankful! They are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The quality and packaging are divine and I truly feel comfortable writing in them. This might sound weird but I believe it makes my handwriting look nicer as it glides super well on paper!
Papermate InkJoy Gel Pens - First of all, can we just stop and admire the packaging? I personally adore the designs of these pens as they are so cute! Plus, they are very smooth while writing and they glide nicely. Just keep in mind that these are a bit thick when you write, considering that their fine tips are 0.7.
Copic Markers - These are probably the most highest quality markers I have ever used in my life -yep, I said it. These pens are a little more on the pricy side but they definitely are for a reason. They are made almost like a brush that you can use to "paint" on your artworks. Personally, I really love drawing and these copics make them look fantastic. They come in all sizes & colors each individually used for different purposes. I couldn't stress even more how much these pens are truly outstanding and super high quality. :)
Anyone knows where the "Star Ferry Pier" sign is from? ;) Leave it in the comments!
What are your favorites? xx
For some, summer may mean the start of your Netflix marathons, tanning streaks or catching up on your reads. If so, I have a selection of books I have purchased that I am very excited to read myself!
Personally, I truly like books with the included genres of adventure and mystery as it portrays stories that are very interesting in my opinion. Although these select books may not "float your boat" I would recommend these to any teens out there who share the same interests as I!
In addition, I have heard wonderful reviews about these books, allowing me to have great confidence in the selection I have picked out for today's post. Enjoy! :)
Click the links above to access more information on the selected books.
What books are you planning to read this summer? Comment down below! xx
For today's post I created a pretty silly and cute planner for this month - June!
Here is a preview:
Click here to access the pdf!
As summer has almost started and students like I will be able to enjoy the next two months stress -free, I will have a lot of time in my hands to do the things I enjoy. For instance, it will be the perfect time to start exercising again as it has been over 6 months since I have been apart of the swim team in my school. As you may know, being in the swim team meant that I practiced everyday for 2 hours straight. Meaning, I ended being a lot stronger by the end and in great shape!
Furthermore, since I will start heading to the gym, here are a few reasons why you should too!
One Word: Health - I believe it is super important to keep your health a priority. Although I am not saying that I go to the gym everyday, I do try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep track of my daily routines. I would love to start heading to the gym more often but as a high school student it remains challenging.
Less Stress - Studies have proven that exercise can help reduce stress for anyone as it brings many benefits to the body. For instance, these activities can help increase alertness, and enhancing overall cognitive functions. In addition, as you exercise your body produces endorphins and in return may act as "painkillers" which can allow you to sleep easier and reduce stress.
Do you go to the gym? If not, how do you exercise? Leave them in the comments below! xx
Ever since I have started blogging, I always knew that I was going to be sharing my content through Bloglovin'.
For anyone who doesn't know, Bloglovin' is a website where you can view all your favorite blogs in one place! You have the option to follow as many blogs through your account, where you will also receive notifications of when new blog posts are being published too.
Furthermore, I use Bloglovin' because I believe it is the most easiest and versatile way for me to start a following and connect with other users. There I can connect with other bloggers by liking and commenting on their posts, plus, I can also share my favorites on my profile page.
In addition, Bloglovin' makes it super easy to share my posts on two domains: my website (www.nicochulin.com) & Bloglovin' at the same time! Without the extra bother of uploading it manually twice, once I have claimed my blog it automatically connects with one another. Meaning, once I upload anything to my site it goes straight to Bloglovin' too! Cool, right?
For many aspiring to become successful bloggers, I truly support the use of this application as it works perfectly for building an audience, and its purpose of sharing content. I love how simple it is to use and the minimalistic looks of the site. It's functions are easy to understand and I have never hesitated towards any of my actions on Bloglovin'.
Thank you Bloglovin' for helping me connect and share my content with others! <3
Have you ever used Bloglovin'? If not, click the button below to sign up and follow me there! xx
As May has sadly come to an end, it only means one thing... I have officially launched the June Challenge for my blog! (click here to read more about it).
In addition, since it is the start of a new month, it would only be fitting to mention my new goals for the next several weeks!
Here it is -
- Successfully complete my June Challenge (click here to read more about it)
- Complete any form of exercise everyday
- Clear out materials no longer needed from the finishing school year
- Practice playing the piano daily! (I'm super excited about this one!)
- Organize my workspace
- Eat healthy and drink lots of water!
